For decades, many of our bathrooms suffered from the most basic – and disastrous – of lighting choices. The dreaded overhead spotlights were once the go-to default, a decision many interior designers bitterly disapprove of and one most homeowners are now coming to profoundly regret.
The spotlight’s first sin is just how nauseatingly unflattering the bright, overhead light is, casting harsh shadows that emphasize every flaw. Its second sin is the glaring lack of control: there is nothing more frustrating than trying to wind down for a hot, relaxing soak in the bath when your only options are total darkness or full-throttle, dazzling, bright-white floodlights. The crucial, corrective key lies in layering lighting – using multiple sources to achieve the perfect middle ground between task functionality and tranquil atmosphere.
